Now that Ma Dan has a new home to look forward to, preparations are under way to help him get there. He has been measured and weighed ready for his flight crate.

Ma Dan has had his microchip inserted and his rabies vaccination. He must wait 30 days after the rabies vaccine before he can have his blood taken for the titre test. The blood serum will be sent to a laboratory to test the level of antibodies in Ma Dan's blood. This is required by EU law.